Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

As Zhao Yuan nodded, the image of a girl with lowered eyes and a gentle smile suddenly appeared in his mind.

"Alright then, Brother Shi Xiu, you accompany Xiao Yi out of the city now to find Professor Wen,"

Zhao Yuan said, "Brother Shi Qian and I will also go find someone who can come up with a solution."

The four split into two groups and acted independently.

After Shi Xiu and Yan Qing left,

Zhao Yuan then pulled Shi Qian along and walked towards East Street.

"Brother, where are we going?" Shi Qian asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Let's find a Zhuge Liang and get some advice for us,"

Zhao Yuan offered a casual explanation.

......

East Street, Bixie Alley

Not long after Zhao Yuan and Shi Qian entered the alley,

Then they saw the doorway of a house.

There was actually a troop of imperial guards there, watching over the house and property.

"That's strange. Could there be a high-ranking official living in this alley, someone who can command the Imperial Guards to guard the gate?"

Just as Shi Qian was wondering what was going on, Zhao Yuan suddenly pulled him up.

Knowing there was something wrong, Drum Flea followed Zhao Yuan forward without making a sound, and they exited the alley from the other end.

After the imperial guards were out of sight,

Shi Qian asked, "Brother, what's wrong? Did something happen?"

"Do you know whose house those imperial guards were just guarding?" Zhao Yuan asked.

Shi Qian shook his head: "Brother, this is my first time here, of course I don't know."

“That’s Ah Xiu’s uncle’s house,” Zhao Yuan said with a stern face.

"Is Liu Xiaoniangzi's uncle a high-ranking official in the Imperial Guard? That he could possibly have the Imperial Guard guarding the gate?"

Shi Qian had just finished speaking when he noticed that Zhao Yuan's expression was somewhat off.

He hurriedly asked, "Brother, could it be that Miss Liu's uncle has gotten into some trouble?"

Chapter 268 Who Do You Want to Marry?

Zhao Yuan recounted the events of the day to Shi Qian.

Upon hearing this, the flea on the drum immediately realized what was happening.

"Does my brother think that Gao Kan has taken a fancy to Lady Liu, so he specially sent soldiers to guard the door of her uncle's house?"

"This is just speculation. We'll ask you what the actual situation is once we're inside."

Zhao Yuan led Shi Qian around in a circle.

The two arrived at the back of Chen Xizhen's courtyard.

There's no back door here, just a wall.

Therefore, there were no soldiers guarding the area.

"Brother, shall I go up first and then pull you up?" Shi Qian asked.

"Need not,"

Zhao Yuan waved his hand and took a few steps back.

He then took a running start, stepped on the protrusion on the wall, and instantly shot up.

The walls surrounding this small courtyard aren't those of a grand gatehouse.

It wasn't even ten feet high, so Zhao Yuan had no difficulty climbing it.

After Shi Qian also came up, the two of them jumped down the wall together.

This small courtyard has only two sections, one in front and one in back.

The place where Zhao Yuan and his group entered was next to the stable, and not far away was a shed where miscellaneous items were stored.

In that stable, there was also a small, dark red Sichuan horse.

Zhao Yuan and Shi Qian fell from the wall, but it didn't frighten the dog. It just stared at the two of them quietly with its big eyes.

"This horse is very docile," Shi Qian praised.

"Don't delay, the bedroom should be in the front yard,"

Zhao Yuan tugged at Shi Qian and then walked ahead first.

"Hehe, is brother so eager to steal a kiss?" Shi Qian chuckled softly.

"Couldn't you have used a better word?" Zhao Yuan said helplessly.

"Seeking pleasures and indulging in debauchery?"

"roll!"

The two exchanged a few casual jokes and banter, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the front yard.

The main room was pitch black and completely silent.

In the side room, candles were lit, and the voice of a woman could be faintly heard.

Zhao Yuan and Shi Qian arrived outside the side room.

Just as I was about to knock on the door, I suddenly heard voices inside.

"Sister Xiu, is your Brother Zhao really as good as you say?" It was Chen Liqing's voice.

Where did I say he was good?

Liu Huiniang retorted, "I clearly said he was a scoundrel, a womanizer, and heartless..."

"Huh? But I just heard you say that your Brother Zhao helps the poor and needy, and helps them seek justice and get rid of evil." Chen Liqing asked with a smile.

"elder sister!"

Liu Huiniang gave a reproachful look, and the two girls immediately started bickering.

"Brother, should we knock?"

Shi Qian suppressed a laugh and urged in a low voice.

Just as Zhao Yuan raised his hand, Chen Liqing suddenly asked from inside the room,

"Ah Xiu, between your fiancé in Jingdezhen and your Brother Zhao, which one do you actually want to marry?"

"Sister, why are you asking such a thing?" Liu Huiniang replied shyly.

“Now there are only the two of us sisters in this house, Ah Xiu, just tell me the truth (it’s good to get money), I won’t tell Father,” Chen Liqing urged.

"Of course I'm... coincident."

Liu Huiniang didn't think much of it; she clearly already had the answer in her heart.

I just didn't want her to open her mouth...

Shi Qian, standing outside, was also curious about the answer.

He wanted to press his ear against the door to hear it more clearly.

But unexpectedly, there was a tree branch right next to the door.

Shi Qian didn't pay attention and stepped right on it...

Chapter 269 The Butterfly Beauty

"Crack!"

The sound of the branch breaking startled the two girls inside the house.

Shi Qian was used to doing these petty thefts.

The reaction was extremely fast.

As soon as the branch broke, he immediately darted to the side.

In the blink of an eye, they disappeared without a trace.

At the door of the side room, only Zhao Yuan remained.

Seeing that Shi Qian had hidden himself,

Zhao Yuan then realized what was happening, and he was about to dodge...

The door to the other room creaked open from the inside!

"You scoundrel! How dare you come here with such ill intentions?"

It was Chen Liqing who opened the door.

The courtyard was dimly lit, and she couldn't make out Zhao Yuan's face.

All that was known was that a man was standing outside the door.

This female guard was known for her volatile temper.

He immediately grabbed the spear that was placed by the door and thrust it forward!

Zhao Yuan quickly retreated, and the two then started fighting in the courtyard!

During the day, when they fought at the Jade Immortal Temple,

Chen Liqing was dressed in men's clothing, a short-sleeved shirt and long trousers, looking neat and efficient.

Now that it's evening, and he's back home,

She changed back into her red ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress).

As the spear danced, her skirt fluttered like a butterfly flapping its wings, creating a truly unique and beautiful sight!

"elder sister!"

Liu Huiniang put on her coat and came out as well.

Looking at the man fighting with Chen Liqing,

But no matter how she looked at it, it seemed familiar.

Just then, a dark figure suddenly darted out from the side.

Liu Huiniang screamed in fright!

"Axiu!"

Upon hearing her cousin's shout, Chen Liqing felt a sudden surge of anxiety.

But she was no match for Zhao Yuan.

In his panic, his attacks became completely disorganized and erratic.

In just a few moves, Zhao Yuan knocked the spear away.

"You scoundrel, if you dare to be disrespectful to us sisters..."

Seeing Chen Liqing's fierce expression, she was about to shout.

Zhao Yuan quickly stepped forward, covering her red lips as he spoke hastily.

"It's me! I'm Brother Zhao, Ah Xiu!"

"Woooo..."

Chen Liqing's eyes widened, and she quickly struggled to get up.

"Hey......"

Thinking she hadn't recognized him, Zhao Yuan moved a few more steps forward.

Between the two, their breathing could be heard.

It's not much different from face-to-face.